Imane Khelif celebrates parents amid latest gender controversy

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Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif celebrated Global Parents Day in an Instagram post amid the boxer's latest gender controversy.

"Today, I became a champion, but it all started long ago! When my parents believed in me, even when the dream felt too big. When they supported me, listened to me, and stood by me.

"Being a parent isn’t easy. There’s no manual. But the love, patience, and trust you give your child can change everything. On this #GlobalDayOfParents, I just want to say thank you.

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Imane Khelif celebrates victory at the Paris Olympic Games on Aug. 3, 2024. (Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

"Thank you to every parent who chooses, every single day, to be there for their children. Together with @unicefalgerie, I’m celebrating these everyday heroes. Because when parents are supported, children can dream and succeed."

Khelif’s social media post came as a report from 3 Wire Sports, citing medical documents from chromosome tests given by the International Boxing Association (IBA) before the 2022 and 2023 world championships, reported that Khelif’s DNA showed "markers with male karyotypes."

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) derecognized the IBA amid concerns about the organization's governance, financial reliance on Russian state energy firm Gazprom and integrity of the bouts.

"Chromosome analysis reveals Male karyotype. No numerical or chromosomal anomalies detected at 450-550 banding resolution," a screenshot of the document on 3 Wire Sports read. The test was at an